In Vitro (IVF)

It's been such a roller coaster for me since my first FET didn't work in June.  I've moved across country, gotten me and my dd used to the new place, new jobs, etc., etc.  I had a really great consultation with an RE here in San Antonio, who was very positive about the FET working this time around.  Before I do the FET, I will make sure my thyroid levels are normal (I was way hyperthyroid in June), and am also planning to consult with an RE at Sher Institute for an immunologic factors preventing implantation.  I have 4 beautfiul blasts in NYC that were created with my fresh cycle resulting in DD, so I am very very lucky, and will be moving them down here to do the FET.

So far, so good.  But I made the big mistake of having my FSH tested, just for fun (ha!).  It is 10.  I am devastated.  When this RE did an ultrasound for me a month ago, he saw 6 follicles on each ovary, and seemed to be able to access all 12.  I had been hopeful that a fresh cycle would be my backup if the FET didn't work out.  Now it doesn't seem very hopeful at all, as I am dealing with diminished ovarian reserve and possibly "old" eggs.  I am not opposed to DE, just the cost.  Now I just feel so confused and devastated and inadequate, and I regret waiting as long as I have to try again.  I know you ladies have been where I am, and can use all the support I can get.  Please send Ps, Pts and any other thoughts you have.  Thanks for listening...

Hi,

m/c mentioned

This is what I can share about my experience with FSH.  I have done many, many cycles (see below).  Everytime my FSH was always normal(below 10).  My first IVF it came back 14!  I was devastated.  Some clinics would have canceled me.  Well, the retrieved 11 mature eggs with only a 150-200 dose if Follistim.  Clearly, I did not have low ovarian reserve.  I was told that my egg quality may be poor and the reason I m/c.  So we went ahead with a DE cycle and low and behold, I had a m/c.  Guess its not my eggs.  The baby had a chrmomsome problem for a 23 year olds eggs.  Huh?  ANyway, my subsequent FSH's all came back normal, like 5-6.  I am now told that the 14 was a fluke and that my eggs are fine.

What did your RE say about it?  I don't think 10 is all that bad anyway.

Hi, Jess,

Thank you for your words of encouragement, and wow, have you been through a lot...I am sending prayers and thinking that you are pregnant right this minute, with a viable, healthy fighter or 2!!

And to answer your qq, I haven't even spoken to the RE yet, only the nurse who gave me the results, which makes me think it couldn't be all that bad. I go in on Monday for a saline sono, so I'll talk to the RE in more detail; thanks for reminding me that the main guy has not even given his judgment yet. 

I look forward to reading your PREGNANCY updates!!

Hello Diane and welcome to the board.

In my experience I've found that tests aren't the end all be all of things in the world of IF and IVF.  I would take one day at a time. I've also heard that sometimes the level is up, then the next test, it's back down to normal levels. I would simply encourage you to take one day at a time. Keep your head up.

Keep us posted.

P&PTs!!!